Dr. Melanie Chinchilla

10/16/2024

Are you a therapist committed to providing culturally competent care?

Join me for a live webinar with California Psychological Association on "Using an Anti-Oppressive Approach to Help Diverse Clients Navigate Health-Related Stress" with Dr. Tanisha Thelemaque.

In this webinar, you'll learn how to:

- Apply an eclectic, values-based approach to therapy
- Utilize ACT and IPSRT to address health-related stress
- Create a safe and empowering space for historically marginalized clients

Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024
Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm (PT)

Register here: https://www.cpapsych.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1896717&group=

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09/24/2024

This past weekend at the California Psychological Association’s annual convention, I had the honor of introducing Assemblymember Mia Bonta who graciously came to speak to our attendees and members during one of the evening’s events. The evening was made even more special when Dr. Gabrielle Jones of the The Miles Hall Foundation and the newly elected Dr. Wendi Williams, also known as Wendi4APA joined us!

08/23/2024

I am beyond excited to have the wonderful Dr. Wendi Williams Wendi4APA as a keynote speaker at the upcoming California Psychological Association Convention in . If you haven't registered for the CPA convention already, please do! We have an amazing line-up of speakers, including Dr. Williams.

08/16/2024

This year is absolutely flying by! I'm so grateful for the amazing team we have at California Psychological Association and of course, the wonderful home I have in Division VII: Diversity & Social Justice Division of CPA. I'm so excited to see everyone in a few weeks! Please let me know if you will be in San Jose for convention. I would love to see everyone!

07/05/2024

🌟 🌟 "My color is my joy and not my burden." 🌟 🌟

This quote from Campbell's book, Brothers and Sisters, serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of understanding intersectional identities and how they influence one's experiences in the world. It also underscores the need for culturally informed mental health care, especially in the context of these diverse experiences.

National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month occurs each July and is dedicated to the legacy of Bebe Moore Campbell, a trailblazing author, journalist, and mental health advocate. Campbell used her voice to highlight the mental health struggles of racial and ethnic minorities, addressing the stigma and barriers that prevent many from seeking help. As a co-founder of NAMI Urban Los Angeles, she played a pivotal role in ensuring that communities of color have access to the mental health resources they need.

Let's continue her mission by advocating for equitable mental health care and supporting one another. 💙✨

👉 Share this post to honor Bebe Moore Campbell's legacy and raise awareness about minority mental health. Let's leverage our privilege and platform to increase awareness.

06/08/2024

For those of you who have not had the pleasure of hearing Dr. Doug Haldeman speak, I would encourage you to run, not walk, to register for this webinar. He is an absolute delight to listen to and it is truly an honor to hear him talk about his experiences as he has been such a huge part of the right for LGBTQ+ rights in California and abroad. It has been such a pleasure to get to know him over the past few years and to learn from him. I would strongly encourage you to register for this webinar asap! And - if you aren’t already a Division VII: Diversity & Social Justice Division of CPA member - the cost of the membership is cheaper than the webinar! They offer a number of JEDIA webinars that are free throughout the year and have some amazing content that help psychologists meet the DEI requirements in CA.

Let's continue celebrating Pride Month!

Division VII invites you to attend Dr. Douglas C. Haldeman's CE live webinar. Dr. Haldeman, revered LGBT activist, professor, and author, will present on the discriminatory laws and judicial actions LGBT communities face worldwide while contextualizing the resultant traumatic effects. Recommendations for practitioners working with survivors of anti-LGBT forced migration will be offered.

Presenter: Douglas C. Haldeman, Ph.D.

Title: Culture, Politics, and LGBT Mental Health

More info: https://tinyurl.com/DHaldeman

RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/DHaldeman

01/19/2024

As President of the California Psychological Association, I invite you to join us for a webinar on the 24th of January. “Able-Bodied Privilege & Ableism: What Psychologists Need to Know” will provide an excellent opportunity to make sure we’re serving the mental health needs of ALL Californians!

I hope you can join us next week!

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CPA Webinars | Kick off 2024 with us Wednesday, January 24th for "Able-bodied Privilege & Ableism: What Psychologists Need to Know" with Dr. H'Sien Hayward. Cost is $25 for CPA members, $15 for CPA Student Members, and $50 for nonmembers. 1.5 live CE credits. - https://mailchi.mp/cpapsych.org/cpa-webinars-011024-m